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Lifelong Protester

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2. Yes, either pesticides or petroleum

Reply to RC (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 22, 2012, 09:24 AM

Oct 2012

From what I have been reading lately (White Bread-a Social History), most all wheat produced here or elsewhere, is modified so greatly that it only produces if a huge amount of petroleum-based fertilizer is put on it.

Our food system is compromised, IMO.

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Of Course Monsanto Says It’s Safe [View all] marmar Oct 2012 OP

How can eating herbicides and pesticides be good for anyone? RC Oct 2012 #1

Yes, either pesticides or petroleum Lifelong Protester Oct 2012 #2

Meanwhile, early onset of puberty, and chronic diseases are skyrocketing Berlum Oct 2012 #3

Sorry, but the Seralini study would appear to be flawed, biased crap Bragi Oct 2012 #4

Our regulatory agencies are OWNED by Monsanto. bvar22 Oct 2012 #5